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  Case: Middle School Science Classroom Management Problem
I am an intern in a middle school. Each time I teach the Science class, the students are a bit wild. What are some methods I can use to real them back to the task on hand without yelling to get their attention. The general education teacher, yells to get their attention, and I do not feel that as a useful strategy.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Even though clapping may seem more useful for younger students it may work in the classroom because it causes the students to pay attention to the variation. You may also consider pulling objects that will be used throughout the class period and placing them up front so as students come in they see these and will be curious as to what's going to happen. If they don't respond, shutting the lights on and off may grab their attention enough to get them quiet so you can start with your attention getter.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Sometimes quick attention getters like these are needed, but simply integrating more interactive activities may be enough to keep students' attention.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 5:45 pm
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love the idea of keeping materials at the front of the class. This also requires them to come up to the front of the room at different points throughout the lesson and see that you are keeping an eye on them even during hands on time.
Rated On: October 5, 2015 3:24 am
Rated By: eWeHaz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, I believe in finding the right attention getter for the specific class so they know you are not kidding when you resort to it and that they need to pay attention. Also, giving them visuals or hands on things should help gear their attention towards the content.
Rated On: October 14, 2016 11:50 pm
Rated By: RehaGa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:00 am
Rated By: PeMuQa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: good
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:15 pm
Rated By: ejyqeq